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BACK TO SCHOOL
SUMMER RAIDER
2015–16 JACKSON ACADEMY
INTRODUCING the JA SHIELD AND SEAL
SUMMER RAIDER
Description of the JA Shield and Seal
Process
Jackson Academy has long employed a shield to give visual
representation to the academic stature of the school. Two shields
have been used throughout the school’s history. In 2014, JA
revisited the design and elements of the shield with the hope of
raising the shield’s prominence as a mark identified with JA and
increasing its usage by the JA community. A student group, along
with a team of staff members, worked alongside the school’s
marketing and communication agency, Mindpower, Inc., to research
the JA shield and other educational institutions’ shields and their
symbolism. Students and staff drew prototypes of potential
shields, and these were shared with the agency. Students and
staff responded to various designs. Options were presented to
the JA Administrative Team for feedback. After three phases of
refinement, a final choice was presented to the Board of Trustees,
which approved the shield and an accompanying seal in June
2015. Of particular note, the first visual choice was closely
inspired by a version drawn by one of our students.
The rays of the sun also represent enlightenment and are
reaching outward signifying exploration, innovation, and new
beginnings each day.
Chevron: Awarded in ancient heraldry, the chevron signifies
faithful service and accomplishment. The shape of the chevron
bears resemblance to the roof of a house, representing family and
home. Family and community are viewed as hallmarks of the JA
environment.
Acorns: Acorns represent growth and potential. A tiny acorn
develops into an oak tree, initially small, but with potential for
significant growth and strength. In the same way, Jackson
Academy begins with the limitless potential of its youngest
students at age three and inspires and equips them to lead lives
of purpose and significance. The four acorns represent the four
divisions of the school, signifying each division’s role in nurturing
the potential of each student.
Description and Symbolism
Torch: The torch represents learning and carrying a torch into the
world. A lamp and flame were in each previous JA shield. The
flame shown atop a torch, rather than in a lamp, represents JA
students carrying the torch into the world and passing the torch
to others, a key aspect of a purposeful and truly significant life.
Book with Founding Date: The book represents JA’s founding
for the purpose of teaching reading by phonics. The date is
placed on the book connecting JA’s founding date with the
school’s founding purpose. This imagery represents the quest
and thirst for knowledge.
When used as the Jackson Academy seal, the design bears the
words, Omnes Pro Uno, which is Latin for All For One. Our students
suggested including this phrase in the seal.
The Board of Trustees approved the Jackson Academy shield
that can stand independently or be paired with an outer circle to
create the Jackson Academy seal. Elements of the shield and
seal each have symbolic meaning.
Oak Wreath: The oak wreath symbolizes tradition and the tree of
learning. JA students play and learn under the shade of prominent
Live Oak trees lining the front of campus. The wreath has 18 oak
leaves on each side, coinciding with the typical age that a
student completes his or her education at JA.
Rising Sun: The rising sun represents spirituality and innovation
and draws inspiration from Luke 1:78-79:
“[B]ecause of the tender mercy of our God,
by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven to
shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of
death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”
Many of the elements of the shield are rooted in Jackson Academy
history, with four particular elements carried forward from the previous
two JA shields. The crest, or top portion of the shield, takes its
shape from the first JA shield. The flame, book, and founding
date are classic elements of previous shields.
Usage
The seal will be used on official documents, such as diplomas.
The shield will be used on academic attire, such as a lapel pin.
Both will be used on campus physical facilities and structures as
appropriate. Usage guidelines are being developed to assist the
JA community with the appropriate use of these academic symbols.
Guidelines will be available on the JA website and through the
Office of Marketing and Communications at a later date.
SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR
SUMMER RAIDER
AUGUST
6-12 Thurs.–Wed. Teachers’ Orientation (Work Week)
10 Mon.New Parents and Students Reception
Lower School-9:00 a.m., Middle School-11:00 a.m.
11 Tues.
First Grade Parent Meeting 8:30 a.m.
11 Tues.Preschool Parents Visit K3-10:30 a.m., PK-9:30 a.m.,
K-11:30 a.m.
11 Tues.Parent Fair Preschool Gym
Activities Sign Up, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
11 Tues.Welcome Back Visit for Students and Parents
Lower School-1:00–2:30 p.m.
11 Tues.Welcome Back Visit for Students and Parents
Middle School Grades Fifth-Eighth-2:30–3:30 p.m.
11 Tues.New Parents and Students Reception
Upper School-5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
12 Wed.First Day of School for Upper School (8:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m.)
12 Wed.Preschool Tea Party: K3-10:30 a.m., PK-9:30 a.m.,
K-11:30 a.m.
13 Thurs.First Full Day of School Grades Seventh-Twelfth
(8:15 a.m.–3:00 p.m.)
13 Thurs.First Full Day of School Grades First-Sixth
(7:55 a.m.–3:00 p.m.)
After School for K3-Eighth Grades (3:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m.)
13 Thurs.Preschool First Full Day of School 8:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m.,
Full-Day PK and K-8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.,
Lunch Bunch 11:45 a.m.–2:45 p.m. and After School
3:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m.
15 Sat.A Blue & White Night, 7:00–10:00 p.m., The South
18 Tues.
16th Annual All Sports Night-6:00 p.m.
24 Mon.
JA, Inc.-Corporate Meeting-6:00 p.m.
25 Tues.Lower School Back to School Night: Grades First and
Second-5:30 p.m., Third Grade-6:00 p.m., Fourth
Grade-6:30 p.m.
31 Mon.
Upper School Back to School Night 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Middle School Back to School Night-Seventh
Grade-5:15 p.m., Eighth Grade-6:15 p.m.
SEPTEMBER
1 Tues.Middle School Back to School Night in PAC: Fifth
Grade-5:15 p.m., Sixth Grade-6:15 p.m.
7 Mon.Labor Day Holiday (No School or After School)
8 Tues.Staff Development Day (No School or After School)
16 Wed.
College Fair at JA-12:30–2:30 p.m.
24 Thurs.Raider Night 4:00–6:00 p.m., Grades Fifth-Twelfth
dismissed at 12:05 p.m.
29 Tues.Preschool Back to School Night-6:00 p.m.
OCTOBER
9 Fri.
First Term Ends
12 Mon.Fall Holiday (No School, After School 7:30 a.m.–5:45 p.m.)
14 Wed.
PSAT (Grades Ninth, Tenth, and Eleventh)
20 Tues.
JA Fall Carnival (After School closes at 4:30 p.m.)
26 Mon.Lower and Middle School (Grades Fifth and Sixth)
Parent Conferences (No School or After School for
Grades First-Sixth)
30 Fri.
Homecoming
NOVEMBER
9-12 Mon.–Thurs. ERB Testing for Grades Second-Seventh
11 Wed.Staff Development Early Dismissal-Preschool dismissal 11:30 a.m., Full-Day PK, K and Grades FirstTwelfth dismissal 12:00 p.m. (After School, Grades
K3-Sixth: 12:00–5:45 p.m.)
23-27 Mon.–Fri.Thanksgiving Holidays (No School)-After School on
Mon.–Wed. 7:30 a.m.–5:45 p.m. No After School on
Thurs. or Fri.
DECEMBER
1 Tues.PK and K Christmas Open House for Prospective
New Students 5:00–6:30 p.m.
14-17 Mon.–Thurs.Middle (Grades Seventh and Eighth) and Upper
School Exams
17-18 Thurs.–Fri.Christmas Holidays dismissal: Preschool-11:45 a.m.,
Full-Day PK and K-12:15 p.m.; Lower School and
Fifth and Sixth Grades-12:15 p.m.; Christmas After
School schedule 7:30 a.m.–5:45 p.m.; EXCEPT Dec.
24-Dec. 26 No After School; Dec. 31–Jan. 1 -No After
School
JANUARY
4 Mon.
Students Report Back to School
13 Wed.Staff Development Early Dismissal-Preschool dismissal 11:30 a.m., Full-Day PK, K and Grades FirstTwelfth dismissal 12:00 p.m. (After School, Grades
K3-Sixth: 12:00–5:45 p.m.)
18 Mon.Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (No School, After School
7:30 a.m.–5:45 p.m.)
FEBRUARY
1 Mon.
Priority Re-enrollment Deadline
10 Wed.Staff Development Early Dismissal-Preschool dismissal 11:30 a.m., Full-Day PK, K and Grades FirstTwelfth dismissal 12:00 p.m. (After School, Grades
K3-6: 12:00-5:45 p.m.)
15 Mon.Winter Holiday
(No School, After School 7:30 a.m.–5:45 p.m.)
26 Fri.First Grade Grandparents’ Day
29 Mon.
Features Pageant-7:00 p.m.
MARCH
9 Wed.
Third Term Ends
10 Thurs.No School-Staff Development and MAIS District
Meeting-(No After School)
11-18 Fri.–Fri.Spring Break (No school, After School 7:30 a.m.–5:45 p.m.)
25-28 Fri.–Mon.Easter Holiday-No school (No After School on Fri.;
After School 7:30 a.m.–5:45 p.m. on Mon.)
29 Tues.K3 Open House for 2016–17 K3 Students 4:30–6:00 p.m.
APRIL
1 Fri.
Prom
7 Thurs.Cum Laude Society Induction-9:45 a.m.
13 Wed.Staff Development Early Dismissal-Preschool dismissal 11:30 a.m., Full-Day PK, K and Grades FirstTwelfth dismissal 12:00 p.m. (After School, Grades
K3-Sixth: 12:00–5:45 p.m.)
15 Fri.Lower School Field Day, Grades First-Sixth dismissed
at 12:15 p.m. (After School 12:15 p.m.–5:45 p.m.)
21 Thurs.
Upper School Awards Day-9:45 a.m.
22 Fri.
April Break (No School, After School 7:30 a.m.–5:45 p.m.)
MAY
16 Mon.
Middle School Awards Day
20 Fri.
Senior Graduation, CUMC 7:00 p.m.
23-25 Mon.–Wed.Middle (Grades Seventh and Eighth) and Upper
School Exams
23-24 Mon.–Tues.Preschool dismissal 11:45 a.m., Full-Day PK and K
dismissal 12:15 p.m., Lower School and Grades Fifth
and Sixth dismissal 12:15 p.m., After School until
5:45 p.m.
25-26 Wed.–Thurs.Faculty and Staff Work/Completion Days
25-27 Wed.–Fri. No After School
31 Tues.
Summer Program Begins 7:30 a.m.–5:45 p.m.
PRESCHOOL NEWS
SUMMER RAIDER
Preschool Parent Orientation
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
PreKindergarten: 9:30 a.m.
K3: 10:30 a.m.
Kindergarten: 11:30 a.m.
All meetings will be held in the Preschool classrooms. Tuesday,
August 11, Preschool parents (no children, please) are invited
to a parent orientation in the Preschool classrooms. Parents are
encouraged to come and meet your child’s teacher and receive
information about the school year. On Thursday, August 6, teachers
will mail personal welcome cards to the students in their classes.
On Friday, August 7, the lists for all new classes will be emailed
to parents.
Preschool Tea Party
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
PreKindergarten: 9:30 a.m.
K3: 10:30 a.m.
Kindergarten: 11:30 a.m.
Preschool children and their parents are invited to a tea party to
meet their teachers and visit their classrooms. Each child attending
Preschool will be given a canvas bag. These bags have the JA
logo on them, and the administration asks that each child use
these instead of backpacks.
Preschool First Day
Thursday, August 13, will be the first day of class (8:30 a.m.–
11:45 a.m.) for half day, (8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.) for full day, the first
day of Lunch Bunch (12:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m.), and the first day of
After School (12:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m.) for half day and (3:00 p.m.–
5:45 p.m.) for full day. Students start wearing their uniforms on
this day. Students will need to bring a lunch and a drink Thursday
and Friday, August 13–14, for Lunch Bunch and full-day classes.
Hot lunches will begin on Monday, August 17.
Birth Certificate
All new Preschool children must have their original (long form)
birth certificate on file by the time school begins on Thursday,
Fall Registration
Fall Registration for the 2016–17 school year is
underway. If you have younger children, please be sure
that we have their application on file. Applications may
be completed on the JA website or contact Millie Higgins
at 601.364.3627 or email [email protected].
August 13. The birth certificate will be returned by the end of the
kindergarten year.
Certificate Of Compliance
We must have on file a Certificate of Compliance for all Preschool
students by Thursday, August 13. Please make sure that your
child’s shot record is up to date. These can be obtained from the
State Health Department or your child’s doctor. No student will be
permitted to attend class without a certificate on file.
Carpools
If you will be picking up more than one Preschooler in the 11:45
a.m. carpool, please call the Preschool office at 601.362.2521 by
August 3. Carpool numbers will be given out at the parent orientation meeting. The teachers will explain JA’s 11:45 a.m. and 3:00
p.m. carpool procedures at the orientation meeting.
Dress Code for Preschool
The dress uniform from Lands’ End for PreKindergarten (PK) and
Kindergarten (K) is to be worn on Mondays, school picture day,
PK Spring Programs, field trips, and on designated dress days.
The girl’s plaid jumper will no longer be used as the dress uniform,
but can be worn on other days for the 2015–16 school year.
The girl’s dress uniform will be the plaid skirt or the plaid skort
with the white short or long sleeve blouse with JA logo monogrammed on the collar. The boy’s dress uniform will be khaki
pants/shorts with the navy collared knit short or long sleeve shirt
with monogrammed JA logo. Belts for boys are optional in the
Preschool. Tennis shoes may be worn every day and should be
school colors: navy, gray, white, black, or a combination of these
colors. Tennis shoes in PK and K will be required on your child’s
Mind ‘N Motor Day. K3 does not observe dress day, but the K3
girls will be required to have one short sleeve Peter Pan collared
monogrammed blouse and one gingham jumper. The boys will be
required to have one white short sleeve JA monogrammed T-shirt
and one pair of gingham pants. These will be worn for school pictures, for class group pictures, the K3 Spring Program, and other
designated days. The K3 uniform is purchased at the JA Campus
Store. K3 students are required to wear tennis shoes every day.
Tennis shoes should be Velcro in white, gray, navy, or a combination
of these colors.
LOWER SCHOOL NEWS
SUMMER RAIDER
First Day of Lower School |
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13: 7:55 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Welcome Back Postcards from the Teachers
First Grade Parent Orientation
Students need to watch the mail the week before school starts
for a postcard from their new homeroom teacher. On Thursday,
August 6, teachers will mail personal welcome cards to the
students in their classes. On Friday, August 7, the lists for all new
classes will be emailed to parents.
First grade parents (no children, please) are invited to a parent
orientation on Tuesday, August 11 at 8:30 a.m. in the Performing
Arts Center. During the orientation, parents will receive important
information to help their child have a smooth start to Lower
School. They will also have the opportunity to meet their child’s
new teacher and visit the first grade classroom. All first grade
parents are encouraged to attend.
Welcome Back Open House for All Lower School Students
On Tuesday, August 11, all Lower School students and parents
are invited to visit their new classrooms any time between 1:00
p.m.–2:30 p.m. to meet the teachers.
First Day of Lower School
Thursday, August 13
7:55 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Lower School Back To School Night
The Lower School Back to School Night will be held on Tuesday,
August 25. During Lower School Back to School Night, teachers
will present information about the curriculum for the grade as
well as discuss special events held during the year. All Back to
School Night meetings will be held in the individual classrooms.
The schedule for the Lower School Back to School Nights is as
follows:
Tuesday, August 25
First Grade:
5:30 p.m.–6:15 p.m.
Second Grade: 5:30 p.m.–6:15 p.m.
Third Grade:
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
Fourth Grade: 6:30 p.m.–7:15 p.m.
Lower School Parent Conference Day
Monday, October 26
There will be NO school or After School for Lower School students
on that day.
Summer Testing for Accelerated Reading
Students in grades 3 and 4 may take AR tests on any AR books
read during the summer, including required summer reading. This
summer, the Lower School students will be reading to benefit Blair
Batson Children’s Hospital. If the students accumulate at least
2,500 points during the summer, the Lower School will donate
new books to the children’s hospital. Point totals will be posted
outside the Lower School Library throughout the summer.
Students may come for AR testing from 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. on
the following Thursdays:
Thursday, July 16
Thursday, July 23
Thursday, July 30
MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
SUMMER RAIDER
First Day of Middle School |
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13: FIFTH AND SIXTH 7:55 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | SEVENTH AND EIGHTH 8:15 A.M.–3:00 P.M.
Attention: New Teacher Office Hours and Seventh and Eighth School Start Time
Beginning in the 2015–16 school year, Jackson Academy will institute teacher office hours from 7:45 a.m. to 8:15
a.m. each morning. These office hours are designed to be a time when students can come to any teacher with
or without an appointment to ask questions, get additional help, or turn in/pick up work from absences. This
extension of the academic school day can be initiated by a student who recognizes that he/she needs help or by
a teacher who realizes that a student could benefit from one-on-one or small group instruction during this time.
As a result of the new office hours, first period for grades seventh and eighth will begin at 8:15 a.m. The
dismissal time for these grades will remain at 3:00 p.m.
Welcome Back Open House for Middle School
Grades Fifth-Eighth
On Tuesday, August 11 Middle School fifth-eighth grade students
and parents are invited to visit their new classrooms any time
between 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. to meet the teachers.
Big Brother, Big Sister Welcome Event: Wednesday, August 12
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., Activities Building
Seventh and eleventh graders. Wear regular JA uniforms, not
dress uniforms.
Middle School Back To School Night
Monday, August 31
Seventh Grade: 5:15 p.m. in the PAC
Eighth Grade: 6:15 p.m. in the PAC
Tuesday, September 1
Fifth Grade: 5:15 p.m.–6:00 p.m. in the PAC
Sixth Grade: 6:15 p.m.–7:00 p.m. in the PAC
Middle School Parent Conference Day: Monday, October 26
Fifth and Sixth Grade
There will be NO school or After School for fifth and sixth grade
Middle School students on that day.
UPPER SCHOOL NEWS
SUMMER RAIDER
First Day of Upper School |
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 8:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Attention: New Teacher Office Hours and Ninth through Twelfth School Start Time
Beginning in the 2015–16 school year, Jackson Academy will institute teacher office hours from 7:45 a.m. to 8:15
a.m. each morning. These office hours are designed to be a time when students can come to any teacher with
or without an appointment to ask questions, get additional help, or turn in/pick up work from absences. This
extension of the academic school day can be initiated by a student who recognizes that he/she needs help or by
a teacher who realizes that a student could benefit from one-on-one or small group instruction during this time.
As a result of the new office hours, first period for grades ninth through twelfth will begin at 8:15 a.m. The
dismissal time for these grades will remain at 3:00 p.m.
First Day of School: Wednesday, August 12
8:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Students in grades 9-12 are to meet in the Performing Arts Center
at 8:30 a.m. All classes will meet following this meeting, and students
will receive books, assignments, and instructions. Each student
should bring his or her computer to school this day. The school
day will conclude at 11:45 a.m.
Chapel Every Other Week
Upper School Chapels are organized by JA Chaplain John Hugh Tate
and are held every other week. Consult the school website master
calendar for the Tuesday dates. Parents are welcome to attend!
Math Calculators
Texas Instruments brand only
College Fair at JA: Wednesday, September 16
12:30–2:30 p.m.
TI-30X IIS
All JA students in grades 10-12 will have the opportunity to attend
the fair during the school day. Parents are also encouraged to
attend! College admissions representatives will meet with JA students
in the lobby of the PAC to advise them on topics such as navigating
the admissions process, pursuing scholarships, and choosing
fields of study.
TI-84 or TI-84 Plus
Algebra and Geometry
Honors Eighth Grade Algebra
Honors Ninth Grade Geometry
Algebra 2
Higher Level Math Courses
Any student who buys a TI-84 or TI-84 Plus should cut out the “TI
Technology Rewards Program” symbol from the box and take it
to his or her math teacher on the first day of class. This will help
JA receive free equipment for the math department.
AFTER SCHOOL
SUMMER RAIDER
After School and Lunch Bunch
Registration for After School and Lunch Bunch
Extra Activities Offered
If you are interested in Lunch Bunch or After School and did
not receive information by email, please contact Hope Burford
at 601.368.7398 or email her at [email protected].
Mondays
Lunch Bunch
Stay ‘n’ Play Tennis (PK-4th Grade)
12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.
Bricks 4 Kidz (K3-K)
12:30 p.m., 1:45 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
• Begins on the first day of school, Thursday, August 13, 2015
• Ends on the last day of school, Wednesday, May 25, 2016
• Only meets on school days (no holidays)
• Hot lunch is available for an additional charge of $3.50
Bring a lunch the first week of school. Hot lunch will begin
on Monday, August 17, 2015.
Tuesdays
Preschool After School
Wednesdays
• Half Day Students meet 12:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m. during school
• Full Day Students meet 3:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m. during school
• Holidays hours are 7:30 a.m.–5:45 p.m.
Parent Fair for Activities is Tuesday, August 11
• Parent Fair is held in the Preschool Gym 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
•V
endors from each activity will be present to answer questions
and register your child.
• JA Cafeteria representatives will be present to answer any
hot lunch questions and give you registration information
for their food service.
• JA Campus store will have a display showing different
items for purchase through our campus store.
• JAA representatives will be present to answer any questions.
• Preschool Librarian, George Johnson, will be taking donations
for “Birthday Book Club” books to honor your child’s birthday.
• Southern Small Talk will have a representative present to
discuss the importance of speech and language therapy.
Lower School After School
3:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m.
• Begins on the first day of school, Thursday, August 13, 2015
• Ends on the last day of school, Wednesday, May 25, 2016
• Holiday hours are 7:30 a.m.–5:45 p.m.
• Grades first-fourth check-in at the JA Cafeteria at 3:00 p.m.
Middle School After School Grades 5-6
3:00-5:45 p.m.
• Holiday hours are 7:30-5:45 p.m.
• Fifth and sixth grade meet in the JA Cafeteria
Middle School After School Grades 7-8
3:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m. on regular school days only
• No half days, no holidays, and no summer program
Teams of Tomorrow (TOT) Basketball (K3-K)
12:30 p.m., 1:45 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
Drama Kids (K-Fourth Grade)
3:00 p.m. in PAC
Bricks 4 Kidz (Lower School)
3:00 p.m.
Dance (K3-Fourth Grade)
12:30 p.m., 1:45 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
Computer Tots (K3-K)
Various Times
Bricks 4 Kidz (Lower School)
3:00 p.m.
Thursdays
Taekwondo (PK and K)
2:15 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Computer Tots (K3-K)
Various Times
Fridays
Gymnastics (PK & K)
2:15 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
After School Closed Dates
August 5-12, 2015: Teacher Orientation Week
September 7, 2015: Labor Day
September 8, 2015: Staff Professional Development Day
Tuesday, October 20, 2015: Close at 4:30 p.m. JA Carnival
October 26, 2015: Teacher Conference Day (Grades First-Sixth)
November 26 and 27, 2015: Thanksgiving
December 24 and 25, 2015: Christmas
December 31 and January 1, 2016: New Year
March 10, 2016: Professional Development Day
March 25, 2016: Good Friday
May 25, 26, and 27, 2016: Teacher Work Days
Note: If JA closes school for the day due to inclement weather,
JA After School will be closed as well.
JAA NEWS
SUMMER RAIDER
From the JAA President
Dear JA Parents,
We are excited to begin the 2015-16 school year!
The Jackson Academy Association (JAA) is the parent association for our school. The JAA provides volunteers and financial support
for educational tools in our K3-12 classrooms as well as many other benefits to our students and faculty. Focused on building fellowship
and enabling growth, the JAA enhances the overall educational experience.
JAA volunteers have been busy this summer planning events and programs for the upcoming school year. We’ll kick off the year with
A Blue & White Night on Saturday, August 15 at The South Warehouse. Tickets and sponsorships are available online now at www.
jacksonacademy.org/JAA (click on events). Also, mark your calendar for the annual JA Fall Carnival to be held Tuesday, October 20.
The JA Fall Carnival is always a fun and exciting night for everyone.
Thank you to the many parents who supported the JAA last year with their time, talents, and financial contributions. All the money
contributed to the JAA is used to enhance our school. The JAA supports activities in all areas including Preschool, Lower, Middle, and
Upper School. The following is a snapshot of the programs that the JAA sponsors each year.
Student Receptions and Parties
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Activities
School Supplies
College Preparation
Box Tops for Education
Parents in Prayer
JA Cares
All JA parents are members of the JAA. Please complete our new online volunteer form to indicate in which areas you would like to
participate. The form can be accessed online at www.jacksonacademy.org/JAA (click on volunteer). You will also have the opportunity
to fill out the JAA volunteer form at the back-to-school meetings in August and September.
We are looking forward to a great school year!
Sincerely,
Kristen Nations
JAA President
JAA Board 2015-16
President
Kristen Nations
Marketing/Communications VP
Candace Frost
[email protected]
Middle School (7-8) Vice President
Ali Dinkins
[email protected]
President Elect
Mary Carolyn Williams
[email protected]
Recording Secretary
Lynn Ladner
[email protected]
Middle School (5-6) Vice President
Suzanne Guild
[email protected]
Treasurer
Stefanie Grant
[email protected]
Hospitality
Brooks Elfert
[email protected]
Lower School Vice President
Jennifer Edmonson
[email protected]
Treasurer Elect
Alison Parr
[email protected]
Upper School Vice President
Lori Cartwright
[email protected]
Preschool Vice President
Angie Haraway
[email protected]
[email protected]
601.863.6488
601.750.5294
601.842.7292
601.718.7490
601.715.0109
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JAA NEWS
SUMMER RAIDER
JAA Committee Chairs 2015-16
Welcome Chair Lower School
Lynn Watson
[email protected]
A Blue & White Night
Max Wondries
Vision Screening
Bridget Wineman
JA Jazz Coordinator
Dana Downs
Welcome Chair Middle School
Anne Robb Adams
JA Fall Carnival
Rochelle Hicks
Box Tops for Education
Jennifer Miller
Fifth and Sixth Grade Cheer
Mom Coordinators
College Fair Reception
Nancy Stevens
Sixth Grade Cheer Moms
[email protected]
Welcome Chair Reception
Lower/Middle School
Debbie Copeland
[email protected]
Welcome Chair Upper School
Rita Gaines
[email protected]
[email protected]
Cynthia Mahaffey
[email protected]
Teen Alley
Kameron Ball
[email protected]
[email protected]
Features Pageant
Tyler Armstrong
Welcome Chair Reception
Upper School
Deanna Funderburg
Grandparents’ Day Reception
Rachel Towery
[email protected]
JA Cares Preschool and
Lower School
Allison New
[email protected]
JA Cares Middle School
Rachel Robertson
[email protected]
JA Cares Upper School
Phyllis Spence
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
School Supplies
Lauren Meeks
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
K3 Tea Party
Courtney Brien
[email protected]
PreKindergarten and
Kindergarten Tea Party
Lindsey James
[email protected]
Preschool Back to School Night
Courtney Hoseman
[email protected]
Grad Night
Britton Owen
Preschool Christmas Open
House
Anna Haralson
Parents in Prayer
Suzanne Guild
K3 Open House
Hillary James
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Kimberly Felder (Chair)
Jennifer Lowe (Co-Chair)
Cab Green
Jessica Lewis
Jessica Lohmeier
Rachel Robertson
Kathy Sheffield
Ashley Willson
Fifth Grade Cheer Moms
Tabitha Clay
Debbie Copeland
April Foster
Lee Ann Hammons
Missy Tharp
Stacy Roberts
[email protected]
[email protected]
JAA Grade Chairs 2015-2016
K3
Jana Long
Second Grade
Carolyn Voyles
Sixth Grade
Kellie Bosarge
Tenth Grade
Cassie Carroll
PreKindergarten (K4)
Rebecca Ueltschey
Third Grade
Bonnie Chapman
Seventh Grade
Gina Seago
Eleventh Grade
Angie Williams
Kindergarten
Lauren Denley
Fourth Grade
Lauren Lester
Eight Grade
Jill Millette
Twelfth Grade
Lee Ann Kantor
First Grade
Lee Ann Griffin
Fifth Grade
Laurie Cutrer
Ninth Grade
Barrett Brown
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IMPORTANT JAA DATES
SUMMER RAIDER
Important Dates 2015–16
Teacher Work Week
College Fair
Thursday, August 6-Wednesday, August 12
Teacher box lunches served in Cafeteria on August 6
All JAA board members please plan to be available this day to serve;
Hospitality chair will be in touch with more details. VPs of each division
will be in touch regarding lunches the rest of teacher work week.
Wednesday, September 16 12:30 p.m.
JAA board members are NOT required to attend.
New Student Receptions
Lower: Monday, August 10 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Middle: Monday, August 10 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Upper: Tuesday, August 11 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
All JAA board members, please plan to attend.
Welcome Back Receptions
Lower: Tuesday, August 11 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Middle: Tuesday, August 11 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Lower/Middle School VPs please plan to attend your reception.
Preschool Tea Parties
Wednesday, August 12
K3: 10:30 a.m.
PK: 9:30 a.m.
K: 11:30 a.m.
Preschool VP, please plan to attend.
A Blue and White Night
Saturday, August 15 at 7:00 p.m.
All JAA board members, please plan to be available to assist with
set up at The South beginning early Saturday morning.
Back to School Night
Preschool: Tuesday, September 29 6:00 p.m.
Lower School: Tuesday, August 25 5:30 p.m.
Middle School: Monday, August 31
5:15 p.m. (Seventh Grade) 6:15 p.m. (Eighth Grade)
Tuesday, September 1
5:15 p.m. (Fifth Grade) 6:15 p.m. (Sixth grade)
Upper School: Monday, August 31 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Vision Screenings
Preschool: TBD
Lower School: TBD
JAA board members are NOT required to attend.
Fall Carnival
Tuesday, October 20 at 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
All JAA board members, please plan to be present for set up on
this day.
Preschool Christmas Open House
Tuesday, December 1
Preschool VP, please plan to attend.
First Grade Grandparent’s Day
Friday, February 26
Lower School VP, please plan to attend.
Features Pageant
Monday, February 29 at 7:00 p.m.
Upper School VP, please plan to attend.
K3 Spring Open House
Tuesday, March 29 at 4:30 p.m.
Preschool VP, please plan to attend.
Graduation
Friday, May 20
There will be a reception at the church. Upper School VP, please
plan to attend.
Prayer Walk
Parents in Prayer
Sunday, August 9 at 2:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center
gallery. All parents, faculty, and staff are invited to attend
this event.
Parents in Prayer will meet every Monday starting August
17 from 8:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m. in the Gallery of the
Performing Arts Center.
JA NEWS
SUMMER RAIDER
Parents, Students, and Faculty Tabs on the Web
JA Annual Fund
The Parents, Students, and Faculty Tabs have a wealth of
information useful to everyone: forms, major events calendar/
academic year calendar, health form, etc. Please use these tabs
as your “go-to” spot for needed information that requires forms.
These tabs are located at the upper right hand corner of the
website home page.
Gifts to the Jackson Academy Annual Fund are hard at work this
summer. Thanks to the tremendous generosity of our JA families,
the Annual Fund is making an enormous impact in what our
students can look forward to when they return to campus this fall.
Raider Report
During the school year, remember to review the Raider Report,
a document produced by the Upper School and Middle School
academic divisions to keep families abreast of day-to-day activities, useful information, and schedule updates. The link for the
Raider Report is located under the Parents Tab on the upper right
side of the home page.
JA Inc. Corporate Meeting
Monday, August 24 at 6:00 p.m.
Assembly Hall/Learning Center
All JA parents are encouraged to attend.
School Calendar
The JA home page has a school calendar tab that takes the user
to a Google Calendar. The calendar can be viewed in different
ways (i.e., agenda, monthly, etc.) and can be printed. The academic
calendar/major events calendar that is printed in the JA Directory
will also be posted at this tab, in addition to being available at the
Parents Tab.
From the School Nurse
Before your students return to school, please complete and
submit the student information and medical form. The form is
available on the JA website (www.jacksonacademy.org/parents/)
under the Parents Tab (upper right of home page).
This form will need to be completed and returned as soon as
possible and no later than the first day of school. For questions,
contact Kathy Sheffield at [email protected].
A Blue & White Night
Saturday, August 15 at 7:00 p.m.
The South Warehouse
Annual Giving is helping provide renovations to the Upper School
hallways with new lockers, carpet, and lighting. In the Preschool,
a new glass door for K3 will be installed, as well as renovations
in various classrooms. The Annual Fund is also contributing to
the ARC Resource area renovation in Upper School, updated
flooring in numerous locker rooms, and renovation of the Middle
School teachers’ lounge.
“We are truly grateful to our many families and friends who give
so generously to the Annual Fund,” said Jackson Academy President
Cliff Kling. “Our donors are partnering with us to provide our
students with the very best in independent education. The Annual
Fund is a true difference maker providing programs and campus
enhancements not possible through tuition dollars alone.”
Thank you to our parents, faculty, alumni, trustees, grandparents,
and friends for their gifts that totaled more than $325,000
during the 2014-2015 school year. With approximately 73 percent
of the school’s operating budget designated to retaining and
attracting quality teachers, the need for additional sources of
income is a necessity. Gifts to the Annual Fund help provide our
trustees with additional funds to complete projects across campus.
JA alumni continue to play a major role in the success of the
Annual Fund. Their gifts go towards providing our faculty with a
$150 Christmas bonus and gift card.
Last year’s Annual Fund could not have been possible without
our Annual Fund chairs, Brandon and Foster Kennedy, as well as
the 2014-2015 division chairs, Hillary and Chesley James, Preschool;
Tabitha and Stephen Clay, Lower School; Story and Todd Warren,
Middle School; and Amanda and Lash Lacoste, Upper School.
Another huge thanks to our Development Committee chair, Stephen
Johnston, along with the 2014–2015 committee members: Phillip
Bowman, Scot Thigpen, John Lundy, Jan Ishee, George Walker,
Ray Robertson, and Austin Barbour.
The JA Annual Fund is the ONE fund that helps enhance the
Jackson Academy experience. More details to come about our
2015-2016 Five-Week Annual Fund campaign. You won’t want to
miss it!
The JAA will host A Blue & White Night at The South Warehouse
in Jackson on Saturday, August 15, 2015. The event will feature a
fabulous silent auction, a tuition raffle, a live auction, amazing food,
and live music. Dress in your favorite casual blue and white outfit
and join us for a wonderful evening. For more information or to
purchase tickets, visit jacksonacademy.org/unite.
FALL SPORTS SCHEDULE
SUMMER RAIDER
Visit jacksonacademy.org for up-to-date athletic schedules. All schedules are subject to change.
JA CODE OF GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP
• Promote the ideals of good sportsmanship, ethics, and integrity.
• Cheer for the Raiders, not against the competition—this
includes signs.
• Respect officials and their decisions. Games can’t be played
without them.
• Win with humility without boasting; lose with grace, without
excuses or finger pointing; do both with dignity.
• Demonstrate respect for opposing fans, coaches, and team
members.
• Realize that a ticket is a privilege to attend an athletic competition and support Jackson Academy activities, not a license to
verbally assault others or be generally obnoxious.
CROSS COUNTRY
• Good sportsmanship should be contagious.
• Self control is a virtue.
• Be an exemplary role model by positively supporting and encouraging Raider team members and their coaches. Have fun
promoting our teams.
• Be a fan...not a fanatic!
• Make good sportsmanship a conscious priority. It’s simply the
right thing to do.
• Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.
VARSITY FOOTBALL
DATEHOST
TIMESITE
DATEOPPONENT
TME
SITE
Aug. 31
JA Invitational
3:00
Choctaw Trails
Aug. 14
Jamboree
TBA
JA
Sept. 14
Jackson Prep Invitational
4:00
Choctaw Trails
Aug. 28
ACCS
7:00
Natchez
PCS Invitational
3:00
Hattiesburg
Sept. 7
Sept. 21
Sept. 28
Oct. 5
Oct. 13
Oct. 19
Oct. 26
Open
MRA Invitational
Simpson Invitational
Columbia Invitational
North State
MAIS Championships
4:00
4:00
4:00
TBA
TBA
Choctaw Trails
Magee
Columbia
TBA
Choctaw Trails
OPPONENT
VARSITY
B-TEAM
SITE
Aug. 3
Hartfield
4:00
5:30
JA
Aug. 10
Jackson Prep
4:00
5:30
JA
Aug. 22
Aug. 24
Aug. 27
Aug. 31
Sept. 1
Sept. 3
Sept. 8
Sept. 14
Sept. 15
Sept. 17
Sept. 19
Sept. 21
Sept. 26
Sept. 28
5:30
Canton Academy Tournament TBA
Canton Academy
4:00
5:30
Canton Academy
6:30
5:00
Hartfield
MRA*
Jackson Victors
Pilow*
Jackson Prep
Washington*
Magnolia Heights
AAAA D-1 Tournament
AAAA D-1 Tournament
State AAAA Tournament
State AAAA Tournament
*Conference Game
5:00
TBA
4:00 (DH)
6:30
5:00
6:30
5:30
4:00
5:30
5:00 (DH)
4:00 (DH)
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
Briarcrest
7:00
Sept. 11 Presbyterian Christian School
Oct. 2
Jackson Prep
Oct. 16
MRA
Oct.9
Oct. 23
4:00
7:00
7:00
7:30
Sept. 25 Hillcrest
DATE
Jackson Victors
Sept. 4
Northeast Lauderdale
Sept. 18 Magnolia Heights
FAST PITCH SOFTBALL
Aug. 4
Aug. 21
JA
Oct. 30
Nov. 6
Nov. 13
Nov. 20
7:00
East Rankin
7:00
7:00
Pillow
7:00
Washington (HC)
7:00
Playoffs
TBA
Playoffs
Class AAA Division 1 Championship
Canton
JR. HIGH FOOTBALL
Flowood
Madison
Aug. 27
JA
7:00
Hattiesburg
Senatobia
Jackson
JA
Pelahatchie
Madison
JA
JA
TBA
TBA
Clinton
DATE
OPPONENT
Jr. HIGH
SITE
Aug. 13
Jamboree
TBA
JA
Madison
Sept. 3
Parklane
6:30
McComb
6:30
JA
Greenwood
Flowood
JA
JA
TBA
TBA
Shiloh Park
Shiloh Park
Sept. 10 Pillow
Sept. 17 Copiah
Sept. 24 MRA
Oct. 1
Magnolia Heights
Oct.15
Jackson Prep
Oct. 8
Washington
8TH
TBA
JA
Canton
PCS
7TH
TBA
JA
5:00
6:30
4:30
5:30
4:30
5:30
4:30
5:30
5:00
5:00
5:00
4:30
5:30
JA
6:45
6:45
6:30
6:45
6:45
Greenwood
JA
JA
Greenville
Flowood
FALL SPORTS SCHEDULE
SUMMER RAIDER
MAIS SWIM MEET
DATE
SITEGRADE
Sept. 23
TBA
1-12
GIRLS SOCCER
DATE
OPPONENT
July 31
St. Andrews
TBA
Aug. 7-9 Collierville Tournament
TBA
Aug. 3
JR. HIGH VARSITY SITE
Parklane*
3:00
TBA
JA
Collierville, TN.
Aug. 17
Copiah*
5:00
6:30
JA
Aug. 24
Copiah*
5:00
6:30
Gallman
Aug. 20
Aug. 25
Aug. 29
Aug. 31
Sept. 3
Sept. 8
Jackson Prep*
MRA*
PCS*
Pillow
5:00
5:00
10:00
4:00
Parklane*
MRA*
5:00
Sept. 17 PCS*
4:30
Sept. 14 Lamar
Sept. 22 Pillow
Sept. 24 Lamar
Sept. 29 Jackson Prep*
5:30
5:00
4:30
5:00
Oct. 6
Playoffs
Oct. 13
MAIS State Championship
Oct. 8
Playoffs
*Conference Game
6:30
6:30
11:30
5:30
3:00
6:30
7:00
6:00
6:30
6:00
6:30
TBA
TBA
TBA
Flowood
JA
JA
Greenwood
McComb
Madison
JA
Hattiesburg
JA
Meridian
JA
TBA
TBA
TBA
VOLLEYBALL
DATEOPPONENT
6TH GRADE MID SCHOOL B-TEAM
Aug. 3
MRA
Aug. 8
Power Play
Aug. 4
Aug. 10
Aug. 11
Jackson Prep
Hartfield
St. Andrews
4:00
5:00
4:00
4:30
VARSITY
SITE
5:00
6:00
Madison
TBA
TBA
Memphis
6:00
5:00
5:30
Aug. 14-15 Set It Off Tournament
6:00
6:30
TBA
Aug. 17
Hartfield
4:00
Aug. 20
Pearl Jr. High
4:00
5:00
CCS
TBA
TBA
Aug. 20
Aug. 24
Aug. 25
Aug. 27
Aug. 29
Sept. 1
Sept. 3
Sept. 8
St. Joe
Hillcrest
PCS
6:30
4:00
5:00
6:00
5:30
6:30
5:00
6:00
Hancock High School
Northwest Rankin
4:00
Sept. 15
Jackson Prep
4:00
Sept. 21
CCS
Sept.24
Sept. 26
Sept. 26
Sept. 28
Sept. 29
Oct. 3
Oct. 5
Oct. 8
Hillcrest
TBA
St. Joe
TBA
5:30
PCS
6:30
TBA
4:30
5:00
6:30
6:00
5:30
TBA
4:30
5:30
OLA Tournament
CCS Tournament
5:30
5:30
MRA
Sept. 17
4:30
6:00
4:30
MC JV Tournament
Sept. 11-12 St. Joe MS Tournament
5:00
7:00
6:30
TBA
TBA
4:00
Clinton High School
5:00
5:30
6:00
6:30
JA Invitational
Playoffs
MAIS State Championship
Flowood
Flowood
Ridgeland
TBA
JA
JA
Pearl
JA
TBA
Hattiesburg
TBA
Kiln
Flowood
JA
TBA
JA
Jackson
TBA
JA
TBA
TBA
JA
JA
TBA
JA
JA
ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB
SUMMER RAIDER
2015–16 Athletic Booster Club Board
President
Laurie and John Raines
Director of Operations (Basketball)
Amy and Robert Hederman
Member-at-Large (Corp. Communications)
Jennifer and Mike Bracken
Vice President
Deanna and Steve Funderburg
Director of Operations (Baseball/Track)
Brandi and Darin Dorsey
Member-at-Large (Concessions)
Erica and Brian Bertschler
Secretary
Katie and Brad Stringer
Director of Special Projects
Trenton and J.P. Milam
Immediate Past President
Melody and Barry McNair
Treasurer
Lulu and Scott Pedigo
School Communications
Becky and Bobo Clarke
Corporate Communications
Story and Todd Warren
Member-at-Large (Treasurer)
Elizabeth and Kerk Mehrle
Director of Operations (Football)
Allison and Jeff Fracchia
Member-at-Large (Special Projects)
Kristen and Lee Nations
Join the Athletic Booster Club
Join the Athletic Booster Club for the 2015–16 school year. To become
a member, visit www.jacksonacademy.org/athletics/booster-club/
JACKSON ACADEMY
ALL SPORTS NIGHT
Tuesday, August 18
6:00 p.m. on Raider Field
Each athletic team will be introduced during All Sports
Night and will interact with students!
and download the membership form. If you have any questions,
please contact John Raines at [email protected].
SPORTS
INFORMATION
GUIDE
Work has begun on this year’s Sports Information
Guide. For advertising information and specials for
the Senior Section, contact:
Story Warren
[email protected]
PERFORMING ARTS
SUMMER RAIDER
Performing Arts Center Events
Into The Woods
October 16
Fourth Grade Program
October 27
Fall Choral Concert
November 7–9
Fall Upper School Musical (Into The Woods)
November 16–18
Auditions for Spring Middle School Musical
December 4
Finale Christmas Performance
December 4
Christmas in the PAC
December 7
DramaFest in the Black Box Theatre
December 8
Christmas Concert
December 11
Little House Program
December 17
PreKindergarten Christmas Programs
Kindergarten Christmas Program
January 22
Showtime competes at Jackson Prep
January 23
Encore competes at Jackson Prep
January 29
Second Grade Program
January 29
Showtime competes at South Jones
January 30
Encore competes at South Jones
February 5–6Fourth Annual Jackson Academy
Showchoir Invitational
February 12
First Grade Parent Preview
February 13
Encore competes at Purvis
February 19
Patriotic Day Program
February 19
Showtime competes at West Jones
February 19–20
Debate Tournament
February 20
Encore competes at West Jones
February 23
Black History Program
February 26
Grandparents Day
February 26
Showtime competes at Petal
February 29
Features Pageant
March 4
JA’s Got Talent
March 5
Encore competes at Oak Grove
March 24
Student Showchoir Performance
March 31
Quiz Bowl
April 1
Fifth Grade performance
April 7
Cum Laude Induction
April 9
Encore competes at FAME (Branson, Mo.)
April 15–16
Middle School Musical
April 19
Spring Spectacular
April 21
Upper School Awards Day
April 26
Spring Choral Concert
April 29
K3 Program
May 2–5
Kindergarten Programs
May 5
Finale Spring Concert
May 6
First Grade Program
May 9–12
2016–17 Showchoir Auditions
May 13
PreKindergarten Program
May 20
Founders Day Program
The Jackson Academy Performing Arts Department is pleased to
present its fall Upper School musical Into The Woods by Stephen
Sondheim and James Lapine. Into The Woods is a modern twist
on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales in a musical format
that follows the classic tales of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood,
Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel—all tied together by an
original story involving a baker and his wife, their wish to begin a family,
and their interaction with the witch who has put a curse on them.
There will be three opportunities to see our talented Upper
School cast and crew in this production:
Saturday, November 7 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 8 at 2:00 p.m.
Monday, November 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets will be for sale online closer to production dates and at
the door prior to each performance. For more information on
any of our performances, email Katie Shores at
[email protected].